Seattle Reign 1-0 San Diego Wave
Updated
Seattle Reign won: Seattle Reign 1-0 San Diego Wave in the NWSL (Round 20) on Mon, 7 Sept 2026 at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington. Seattle Reign goals: Madison Mercado 29'. Sent off: Amelia Van Zanten (13'). Expected goals: 0.98-0.87. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Madison Mercado (8.3).
Match report
Seattle Reign beat San Diego Wave 1-0
Seattle Reign squeezed past San Diego Wave 1-0 at Lumen Field on Monday 7 September in NWSL.
Madison Mercado put Seattle Reign ahead on 29' (1-0).
Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave) was sent off on 13'.
Seattle Reign had 41% of the ball, shots were 9-13 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.98-0.87.
Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign FC) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,104. Referee: Abdou Ndiaye.
Match stats
| Seattle Reign | San Diego Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.98 | 0.87 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 23 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 305 (83%) | 460 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 6 |
Lineups
Seattle Reign (4-2-3-1): Claudia Dickey, Ryanne Brown, Phoebe McClernon, Jordyn Bugg, Sofia Huerta, Angharad James, Samantha Meza, Madison Mercado, Sally Menti, Maddie Dahlien, Mia Fishel
San Diego Wave (4-2-3-1): Sandra Paños, Amelia Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Kenza Dali, Kimmi Ascanio, Melanie Barcenas, Lia Godfrey, Trinity Byars, Ludmila da Silva
Key events
- 13' · Red card · Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave)
- 14' · Substitution · Brooklyn Courtnall for Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave)
- 29' · Goal · Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign)
- 46' · Substitution · Gia Corley for Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave)
- 59' · Yellow card · Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign)
- 64' · Substitution · Holly Noushin Ward for Mia Fishel (Seattle Reign)
- 64' · Substitution · Jessica Fishlock for Sally Menti (Seattle Reign)
- 71' · Substitution · Laila Harbert for Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave)
- 82' · Yellow card · Jonas Eidevall (San Diego Wave)
- 85' · Substitution · Cassie Miller for Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign)
- 86' · Substitution · Nérilia Mondésir for Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign)
- 86' · Substitution · Madison Curry for Ryanne Brown (Seattle Reign)
- 89' · Substitution · Adriana Leon for Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Phoebe McClernon (Seattle Reign)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Brittany Ratcliffe for Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Tatum Wynalda for Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: Seattle Reign 1, draws 1, San Diego Wave 1.
Questions
Who won Seattle Reign vs San Diego Wave?
Seattle Reign won, 1-0 (NWSL) on Mon, 7 Sept 2026.
When and where is Seattle Reign vs San Diego Wave?
Mon, 7 Sept 2026, 01:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, NWSL.
What is the head-to-head record between Seattle Reign and San Diego Wave?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: Seattle Reign 1 wins, 1 draws, San Diego Wave 1 wins (goals 2-4).